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ShawofNH · 08-09-2022, 06:28 PM

I have researched capabilities, but have not found what hitch extender is recommended to avoid trailer to RV body contact on corners.

Please let me know what is known.

2006 Holiday Rambler Neptune 36BST
2005 Pace America 22' enclosed v nose 7K GVW.
I will not fully load the trailer when towing due to Neptunes 6500 towing cap.

Scepter40 · 08-12-2022, 08:27 AM

I think the only way I'd extend a hitch for a trailer is by using the super truss hitch:

https://www.torklift.com/rv/supertruss

I'm no engineer, and by far not an expert. I'd say at the very minimum, ANY extension should come along with the receiver hitch designed to take that sort of load. Torklift makes a good product for sure.

wolfe10 · 08-12-2022, 08:30 AM

Be aware of the significant additional load the extension times tongue weight of the trailer will put on the hitch and also on the rear axle/removing weight from the front axle.

l1v3fr33ord1 · 08-12-2022, 08:37 AM

ShawofNH-

A Trailer Toad (link here) can eliminate a vertical trailer hitch load limit. It may also help by getting the trailer away from the coach. "Your mileage may vary."

vito.a · 08-12-2022, 06:52 PM

I doubt you will need an extender for a V Nose trailer. But the way to start is to measure the length of the trailer tongue. Hopefully its close to half the width of the trailer.

ShawofNH · 08-13-2022, 04:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Scepter40

I think the only way I'd extend a hitch for a trailer is by using the super truss hitch:

https://www.torklift.com/rv/supertruss

I'm no engineer, and by far not an expert. I'd say at the very minimum, ANY extension should come along with the receiver hitch designed to take that sort of load. Torklift makes a good product for sure.

I am going to go without the extension, figuring the vnose trailer makes RV to trailer contact when cornering less likely.

ShawofNH · 08-13-2022, 04:17 AM

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Originally Posted by wolfe10

Be aware of the significant additional load the extension times tongue weight of the trailer will put on the hitch and also on the rear axle/removing weight from the front axle.

Understood, in my research the reduced capacity was a concern, I appreciate the confirmation.

I do intend to use my weight distribution bars with the hitch, which is promoted as moving load off of back onto the front of the towing vehicle. I know they have made the trailer more stable in general when pulling with my truck.

ShawofNH · 08-13-2022, 04:18 AM

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Originally Posted by l1v3fr33ord1

ShawofNH-

A Trailer Toad (link here) can eliminate a vertical trailer hitch load limit. It may also help by getting the trailer away from the coach. "Your mileage may vary."

I did see one of these for sale used, and it intrigued me. If I do a cross country trip, it would be a consideration, but of course it does add more length too.

ShawofNH · 08-13-2022, 04:32 AM

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Originally Posted by vito.a

I doubt you will need an extender for a V Nose trailer. But the way to start is to measure the length of the trailer tongue. Hopefully its close to half the width of the trailer.

I was wondering if there was a measurement I could take. The very front of the V is less than 2' from the coupler, but the full width of the trailer is @5' further back, as the v gets wider.

jacwjames · 08-13-2022, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by ShawofNH

I was wondering if there was a measurement I could take. The very front of the V is less than 2' from the coupler, but the full width of the trailer is @5' further back, as the v gets wider.

Since you already have the trailer I'd suggest taking it to a large empty parking lot and doing some testing. Do some right left had turns at different angles to see if it would be an issue.

My guess probably not, the biggest risk might be try to back up and having the trailer jack knife.

One of my wives friends had a ~40 motorhome and pulled a small enclosed trailer, she was a vendor at dog shows. She could back the thing up through garage doors without a problem. From what I could see she never had a problem with pulling it or backing it up.

ShawofNH · 08-14-2022, 05:56 AM

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Originally Posted by jacwjames

Since you already have the trailer I'd suggest taking it to a large empty parking lot and doing some testing. Do some right left had turns at different angles to see if it would be an issue.

My guess probably not, the biggest risk might be try to back up and having the trailer jack knife.

One of my wives friends had a ~40 motorhome and pulled a small enclosed trailer, she was a vendor at dog shows. She could back the thing up through garage doors without a problem. From what I could see she never had a problem with pulling it or backing it up.

The RV & trailer are a different locations right now. When I get them together it will be the day of the first trip, but I like the idea of when I see a parking lot along the way to perhaps test backing up and see what angles do. and do not work